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• Riot Games will record Valorant voice chats and review for harassment, hate speech - CNET

  30-04-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  There are currently no plans to implement this change in League of Legends, Riot says.
  
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• Riot Games to record Valorant voice chats and review for harassment, hate speech - CNET

  30-04-2021 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  There are currently no plans to implement this change in League of Legends, Riot says.
  
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• Upgrade your Oculus Quest 2 VR headset with a far better strap for $26 - CNET

  30-04-2021 23:29 via cnet.com
  
  Similar to the official Quest 2 Elite Strap, right now it's about half the price.
  
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• Still no third stimulus check? Here's how to track your $1,400 payment from the IRS - CNET

  30-04-2021 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Track your third stimulus check down with the IRS Get My Payment tool and see your payment status.
  
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• White House to restrict travel from India beginning May 4 - CNET

  30-04-2021 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Rising coronavirus case numbers and multiple circulating variants are the reason for the ban, the administration says.
  
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• Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest

  30-04-2021 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Football clubs, players and sporting bodies begin a four-day boycott of social media platforms to tackle abuse and discrimination.
  
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• NASA Mars helicopter goes farther and faster for dramatic fourth flight - CNET

  30-04-2021 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Ingenuity is turning into the Evel Knievel of Mars explorers.
  
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• How to watch YouTube TV on Roku: Stream to your TV with Apple AirPlay, Android or Windows - CNET

  30-04-2021 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  YouTube TV and Roku are in a fight, but that doesn't mean new subscribers can't watch the service on their Roku.
  
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• Elon Musk, SpaceX aim to launch SN15 Mars rocket prototype soon - CNET

  30-04-2021 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The latest version of Musk's Starship rocket could fly from Texas in the coming days.
  
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• 4th stimulus check? How you could see more money in 2021 - CNET

  30-04-2021 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Most stimulus checks from the third round of payments have been sent out. Now, Congress is seeking more ways to get money to those who need it most between now and 2022. Here's how you could end up getting more money.
  
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• TikTok names new CEO and COO after 8 months of interim leadership - CNET

  30-04-2021 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  The video sharing platform's last chief executive stepped down after then-US President Donald Trump threatened to ban the service.
  
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• Trust GXT 881 Odyss

  30-04-2021 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Trust GXT 881 Odyss is budget gaming keyboard that sounds better than it actually is, this is still a great choice for kids and PC gamers on a tight budget.
  
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• Apple AirTags use UWB wireless tech. Here's how ultra wideband makes your life easier - CNET

  30-04-2021 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's iPhone 11 and 12 phones can lead you to AirTag trackers on your keychain or in your purse with radio technology that precisely pinpoints location. Expect it for car keys, too.
  
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• Odoo website builder

  30-04-2021 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Odoo has an original approach to website building: apps. Could this concept be right for you, your business, and your wallet?
  
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• Without Remorse on Amazon Prime: Another blah Tom Clancy adaptation - CNET

  30-04-2021 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Review: Michael B. Jordan goes full John Wick, but succumbs to hoary cliches.
  
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• Unemployment benefits: How and why you could get a $10,200 tax break from the IRS - CNET

  30-04-2021 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you an unemployment benefit recipient? Did you pay taxes on the benefit? You might qualify for a tax refund check in May. We'll explain.
  
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• Elon Musk, SpaceX aim to launch SN15 Mars rocket prototype today - CNET

  30-04-2021 19:49 via cnet.com
  
  The latest version of Musk's Starship rocket could fly Friday from Texas.
  
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• FCC to begin $50 broadband subsidy program May 12 - CNET

  30-04-2021 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Poor Americans will be able to apply for the COVID relief subsidy in less than two weeks, and internet providers are already lining up to offer it.
  
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• Stimulus checks: IRS plus-up payments, delivery deadline and more to know - CNET

  30-04-2021 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Another wave of stimulus checks went out from the IRS this week, but the IRS is not done. Here's what to know about getting a plus-up payment, delivery deadlines and what to do if you're worried about the status of your third check as part of the American Rescue Plan.
  
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• Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000

  30-04-2021 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan.
  
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• Child tax credit money: Make a plan now for how to use it when it comes - CNET

  30-04-2021 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  A $3,000 to $3,600 payment per kid could have a huge -- and lasting -- impact on your family's budget. Here are ideas from experts for how best to use the money.
  
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• Ransomware victims urged to go to police

  30-04-2021 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Using malicious software gangs encrypt an organisation's data and then demand money to restore it.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: M1 MacBook Air and M1 MacBook Pro at lowest prices ever - CNET

  30-04-2021 18:24 via cnet.com
  
  You can save $100 on the M1 MacBook Air and $149 on the M1 MacBook Pro from Amazon.
  
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• Best Bluetooth audio glasses and sunglasses for 2021 - CNET

  30-04-2021 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Eyewear with built-in Bluetooth wireless audio is proliferating, with Bose and Amazon leading the way. So what are the best audio glasses out there?
  
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• How NASA made oxygen on Mars out of thin air video - CNET

  30-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  NASA has used the MOXIE instrument on Perseverance to create oxygen on Mars. It was just enough to sustain a Martian astronaut for 10 minutes, but it has huge implications for terraforming the red planet.
  
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• Child tax credit expansion 2021: See if you'll get $500, $3,000 or $3,600 per child - CNET

  30-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get an estimate of how much money you'll get each month and in total with CNET's child tax credit calculator.
  
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• Best ratcheting wrench set for 2021 - Roadshow

  30-04-2021 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The ratcheting wrench is one of those instruments that sounds frivolous but is actually an invaluable addition to the toolbox.
  
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• Fall Guys won't be hitting Switch and Xbox this summer after all - CNET

  30-04-2021 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  The Mediatonic megahit suffers a delay, but will have crossplay when it arrives.
  
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• Sennheiser HD 250BT

  30-04-2021 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  By concentrating on the fundamentals, Sennheiser has delivered a pair of wireless on-ear headphones that sound more expensive than they are.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3: Everything we know about the Star Wars show's return - CNET

  30-04-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Disney Plus show is getting a third season and several spinoffs.
  
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• GM to install advanced diagnostic software in all Chevy Bolts as recall fix - Roadshow

  30-04-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The software will monitor for potential battery problems and alert owners before they become an issue.
  
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• Child tax credit 2021: When will payments begin and how often will checks be sent? - CNET

  30-04-2021 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  How much will you get with the expansion of the child tax credit: $500, $3,000 or $3,600? Here's everything we know about the checks, including the yearlong payment schedule, when the payments start and how to correct errors.
  
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• Mother's Day gift: The Always Pan is $30 off and arrives by May 9 - CNET

  30-04-2021 16:39 via cnet.com
  
  See how the viral skillet held up in a real-world test and snag one while it's on sale.
  
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• The best DSL internet providers of 2021 - CNET

  30-04-2021 16:15 via cnet.com
  DSL boasts high availability and low pricing, but speeds and overall value can vary. Here are the top providers to look for.
  
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• Paramount Plus: Everything about CBS All Access' replacement (and how to cancel) - CNET

  30-04-2021 16:11 via cnet.com
  
  Paramount Plus replaced CBS All Access with a new name and a wider catalog. Whether you want to sign up now or cut ties by cancelling, here's everything to know.
  
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• Samsung's new Galaxy Book laptops add AMOLED screens, promise future 5G video - CNET

  30-04-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Lots of options, 13-inch or 15-inch, clamshell or hybrid, starting at $999.
  
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• 2021 Ford Bronco Sport earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating - Roadshow

  30-04-2021 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ford's compact SUV has excellent crash ratings and superior driver-assistance tech.
  
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• Woman in Disaster Girl meme sells original photo as NFT for $500,000

  30-04-2021 15:55
  
  Zoë Roth says she plans to use proceeds from sale of 2005 image of her smirking in front of burning house to pay student loansZoë Roth, the woman whose picture was central to the 2005 Disaster Girl meme, has sold the original photo for $473,000 – the latest addition to the cryptocurrency-linked, digital image NFT craze that is sweeping through the art market.The image was taken of Roth, then aged four, by her father in front of a burning house in Mebane, North Carolina. Firefight
  
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• Apple accused of breaking EU law over App Store sales fees

  30-04-2021 15:52
  
  iPhone and iPad maker distorts competition for streaming services such as Spotify, says commissionerApple has been accused of breaking EU law by charging high fees and setting unfair rules on those selling their products in its App Store, resulting typically in a 30% price hike for paying customers.Margrethe Vestager, the European commissioner for competition, said the preliminary view was that Apple had distorted competition in the music streaming market by abusing its dominant position and rol
  
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• Friday deal: A large, digital air fryer just dropped to $40 - CNET

  30-04-2021 15:46 via cnet.com
  
  That's 50% off the normal price making this a very add-to-cart situation.
  
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• Preorder the new Apple iPad Pro, M1-powered iMac and Apple TV 4K right now - CNET

  30-04-2021 15:36 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's Spring Loaded event unveiled a slew of exciting products. And you can already buy that purple iPhone.
  
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• Roku: YouTube TV app removed from channel store as deal with Google ends - CNET

  30-04-2021 15:28 via cnet.com
  
  Roku users who already have the YouTube TV app on their devices can still stream, but no new YouTube TV customers can sign up or download it on Roku.
  
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• Canon appoints new leader for Brazil operations

  30-04-2021 15:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Masahiro Sato is tasked with driving the growth plans for the firm's business and consumer units
  
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• Falcon and Winter Soldier making-of documentary hits Disney Plus - CNET

  30-04-2021 15:22 via cnet.com
  
  The Assembled special gives us a look behind the scenes of the MCU Captain America show.
  
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• 53 of the best films on Netflix UK this week

  30-04-2021 15:15
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here's our pick of the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly
  
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• Is HIIT bad for you? The downsides of high-intensity workouts - CNET

  30-04-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  HIIT workouts promise better results in less time, but they can take a toll on your body.
  
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• Epic Games v. Apple: Trial preview video - CNET

  30-04-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  One of tech's biggest antitrust trials is about to begin; here's what to expect.
  
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• Biden's next stimulus plans: 5 ways they could bring you more money - CNET

  30-04-2021 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  In his speech before Congress, Biden outlined his plan to get more money to Americans struggling through the pandemic.
  
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• Apple distorted competition in the music streaming market, says EU

  30-04-2021 14:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The investigation follows a complaint made by Spotify in 2019 that accused Apple of using its position as gatekeeper of the App Store to stifle competition in music streaming.
  
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• Apple distorted competition in the music streaming market, says EC

  30-04-2021 14:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The investigation follows a complaint made by Spotify in 2019 that accused Apple of using its position as gatekeeper of the App Store to stifle competition in music streaming.
  
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